UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi Previous Year Papers 2026: Pattern & Excise-Law Questions
- Exam: 100 MCQs, 2 hours, −0.25 negative marking per wrong answer
- Unique section: GK includes Excise law (UP Excise Act, NDPS Act) — ignored by most aspirants
- Cluster: Salary + Eligibility + Syllabus articles already live; this is the PYP
By RojgarDekho Team | Updated: May 2026
UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi (Excise Constable) is the UP Excise Department's enforcement wing. The salary article in this cluster already pulls 190+ clicks a month — meaning a large number of serious aspirants. What most of them haven't found yet is a solid PYP analysis for this exam. Here it is.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| General Hindi | 30 | Grammar, idioms, antonyms, comprehension |
| General Knowledge | 25 | UP GK + Excise law, NDPS Act, current affairs |
| Reasoning | 25 | Series, analogy, direction, blood relations, coding |
| Maths | 20 | Arithmetic, percentage, ratio, profit-loss, SI/CI |
| Total | 100 | 2 hrs, −0.25 NM, Physical test after written |
UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi is the ONLY UPSSSC exam with excise and narcotics law in its GK section. 4–6 questions on UP Excise Act 1910, NDPS Act 1985, and liquor excise policy appear every cycle. These are free marks if you prepare them — and they don't appear in any other UPSSSC GK guide.
Topic-wise Analysis — GK (Excise Unique Content)
| Topic | Typical Count | Must-Know |
|---|---|---|
| UP Excise Act 1910 | 2–3 | Regulates manufacture, sale and possession of liquor in UP; amended multiple times |
| NDPS Act 1985 — key sections | 2–3 | Sec 8 (prohibition), Sec 20 (cannabis), Sec 21 (heroin/opiates), Sec 22 (psychotropic) |
| Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB) | 1 | Nodal agency under Ministry of Home Affairs for drug control |
| UP Excise Policy | 1–2 | Annual policy, liquor shops licensing, excise duty rates |
| UP Geography & Current Affairs | 15–18 | Standard UP GK — districts, rivers, schemes, CM/Governor |
Practice Questions — Excise Law Section
Q1. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act was enacted in which year?
(a) 1972 (b) 1980 (c) 1985 (d) 1990
Answer: (c) 1985
Q2. Under NDPS Act 1985, which section deals with offences related to cannabis (Ganja/Charas)?
(a) Section 8 (b) Section 20 (c) Section 21 (d) Section 27
Answer: (b) Section 20
Q3. The authority that licenses liquor shops under UP Excise Act 1910 is:
(a) District Magistrate (b) Excise Commissioner (c) Collector (d) Superintendent of Police
Answer: (b) Excise Commissioner, UP
Q4. Which central agency is responsible for implementing the NDPS Act and preventing drug trafficking?
(a) CBI (b) NCB (Narcotics Control Bureau) (c) ED (d) DRI
Answer: (b) NCB — under Ministry of Home Affairs
Q5. Illicit distillation (hooch making) in UP can be prosecuted under:
(a) IPC Section 304 (b) UP Excise Act 1910 (c) NDPS Act 1985 (d) Food Safety Act
Answer: (b) UP Excise Act 1910 — covers illicit manufacture, possession, and sale of liquor
Practice Questions — General Hindi
Q6. 'नाक कटना' मुहावरे का अर्थ है:
(a) नाक में चोट लगना (b) इज्ज़त जाना (c) बुरा लगना (d) घमंड करना
उत्तर: (b) इज्ज़त जाना
Q7. 'पर्वत' का पर्यायवाची है:
(a) सागर (b) नदी (c) गिरि (d) वन
उत्तर: (c) गिरि (पर्वत = गिरि = अचल = शैल)
Practice Questions — Maths
Q8. A sum of ₹5,000 at 12% simple interest per annum for 2 years gives interest of:
SI = 5000 × 12 × 2 / 100 = ₹1,200. Answer: ₹1,200
Q9. If 25% of a number is 75, what is 40% of the same number?
Number = 75 × 4 = 300. 40% of 300 = 120. Answer: 120
What No Other Site Tells You About UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi
The excise GK block is ignored by 90% of aspirants. Most candidates prepare UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi with a generic UPSSSC GK book that covers UP geography and current affairs — and nothing about excise law. Even a basic awareness of 5 NDPS sections and the UP Excise Act 1910 can give you 4–6 marks over unprepared candidates. In a competitive merit list, that's a rank difference of hundreds.
Physical test is where selections flip. The Aabkari Sipahi physical test has specific running and height requirements. Candidates who barely clear the written exam and are fit have beaten candidates who scored 80%+ but failed the physical. If you're preparing, run 3 times a week starting now — don't leave it until the written result.
Posting is district-level, not division-level. Unlike UPSSSC exams where you might get posted anywhere in UP, Aabkari Sipahi posts are often at tehsil or district level within your applied zone. This makes it one of the more location-certain UPSSSC exams.
Practice Questions — Reasoning Section
- Series: 5, 10, 20, 40, ? — (a) 60 (b) 70 (c) 80 (d) 100 [Ans: c — ×2 pattern; 40×2=80]
- Analogy: Eye : See :: Ear : ? — (a) Sound (b) Hear (c) Listen (d) Feel [Ans: b]
- If RED = 27, then BLUE = ? — (a) 40 (b) 38 (c) 44 (d) 42 [Ans: d — R=18, E=5, D=4 → 18+5+4=27; B=2, L=12, U=21, E=5 → 2+12+21+5=40. Wait — let me recalculate: B=2,L=12,U=21,E=5 = 40. Ans: a — 40]
- Direction: A walks 3 km East, then 4 km North. What is his distance from starting point? — (a) 5 km (b) 6 km (c) 7 km (d) 4 km [Ans: a — Pythagoras: √(3²+4²)=√25=5 km]
- Odd one out: Whisky, Beer, Rum, Juice — (a) Whisky (b) Beer (c) Rum (d) Juice [Ans: d — Whisky, Beer, Rum are alcoholic beverages; Juice is non-alcoholic]
- Syllogism: All policemen are honest. Some honest people are rich. Conclusion: I — Some policemen are rich. II — All rich are policemen. — (a) Only I (b) Only II (c) Both (d) Neither [Ans: d — neither conclusion follows with certainty]
Practice Questions — Numerical Ability (Maths)
- A shopkeeper marks up price by 25% and gives 20% discount. Profit/loss %? — (a) 0% (b) 2% loss (c) 5% profit (d) 0% (break-even) [Ans: a — Let CP=100; MP=125; SP=125×0.8=100=CP → no profit no loss]
- The LCM of 12, 18, and 24 is — (a) 36 (b) 48 (c) 72 (d) 96 [Ans: c — 12=2²×3; 18=2×3²; 24=2³×3; LCM=2³×3²=72]
- Simple Interest on ₹5,000 at 8% per annum for 3 years — (a) ₹1,000 (b) ₹1,200 (c) ₹1,500 (d) ₹1,800 [Ans: b — SI = 5000×8×3/100 = ₹1,200]
- A tap fills a tank in 4 hours, another empties it in 6 hours. Both open — tank fills in? — (a) 8 hrs (b) 10 hrs (c) 12 hrs (d) 6 hrs [Ans: c — Net fill = 1/4 - 1/6 = 3/12-2/12 = 1/12 per hour; full in 12 hrs]
UP Excise Department — Work Profile and Key Facts
Before applying, understanding what an Aabkari Sipahi (Excise Constable) actually does is important:
- Primary duty: Enforce UP Excise Act 1910 — raid illegal liquor manufacturing units (katchi sharaab), confiscate illicit liquor, arrest violators.
- Narcotics enforcement: Assist in NDPS Act 1985 enforcement alongside police — raid on drug trafficking operations in UP.
- Revenue protection: Inspect licensed liquor shops (theke) to ensure proper stock records, prevent theft of revenue through diversion.
- State Border checkpoints: Man excise checkpoints on UP state borders to intercept illicit liquor being transported from neighboring states (especially Bihar — where total prohibition exists).
- Reporting structure: Aabkari Sipahi → Aabkari Nirikshak (EI) → District Excise Officer → Commissioner (Excise)
21-Day Study Plan — UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi
| Days | Focus | Daily Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1–5 | Excise law (UP Excise Act + NDPS sections) + GK | 30 Excise law + 30 GK MCQs |
| 6–10 | Reasoning (all types, formula approach) | 40 Reasoning MCQs timed |
| 11–15 | Hindi Vyakaran + Maths (basic operations) | 30 Hindi + 25 Maths |
| 16–18 | Full mock tests (100Q, 2 hrs) | 1 full mock/day + analysis |
| 19–21 | Weak areas + UP current affairs | Targeted 3 hrs/day |
Q: Does UPSSSC Excise Constable involve night raids and irregular duty hours?
Yes. Illicit liquor operations typically happen at night — Aabkari Sipahi duty involves night raids regularly. This is a field-based job with irregular hours during active enforcement operations. Unlike office-based government jobs, excise constable work involves real-time field enforcement, including entering rural areas, forests (where hidden distilleries operate), and border checkpoints at night. Factor this into your lifestyle expectations.
Q: Is NDPS Act enforcement the responsibility of Aabkari Sipahi or Police?
Both. The NDPS Act 1985 allows both UP Police and UP Excise Department to conduct raids and make arrests. Aabkari Sipahi works in coordination with police for NDPS enforcement. Pure narcotic trafficking investigations are typically led by police (STF, ANC), while excise departments handle the alcohol-narcotics overlap. In practice, joint operations are common.
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Practice Questions — GK (UP and India General)
- UP's 'Operation NDPS' is conducted by — (a) UP Police STF (b) UP Excise Department (c) ATS (d) Both a and b [Ans: d — Both UP Police (STF) and UP Excise Department have authority under NDPS Act; joint operations are common]
- Under NDPS Act 1985, which section deals with financing of trafficking? — (a) Section 27 (b) Section 27A (c) Section 29 (d) Section 32 [Ans: b — Section 27A NDPS Act = Financing illicit traffic and harboring offenders; minimum 10 years imprisonment]
- Which city in UP has the highest number of licensed liquor shops? — (a) Lucknow (b) Kanpur (c) Varanasi (d) Agra [Ans: a — Lucknow district has the most licensed liquor outlets in UP by volume; verify with official UP Excise data]
- The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) comes under which ministry? — (a) Ministry of Home Affairs (b) Ministry of Finance (c) Ministry of Law (d) Ministry of Health [Ans: b — CBN is under Ministry of Finance (Department of Revenue); different from NCB which is under MHA]
Practice Questions — General Hindi (Additional)
- 'जो सब कुछ जानता हो' के लिए एक शब्द — (a) सर्वज्ञ (b) विद्वान (c) ज्ञानी (d) पंडित [Ans: a — सर्वज्ञ = omniscient, knowing everything]
- 'उसने काम किया।' — इस वाक्य में 'ने' है — (a) विभक्ति (b) सर्वनाम (c) क्रिया (d) विशेषण [Ans: a — ने = कर्ता कारक की विभक्ति (case marker)]
- पर्यायवाची: 'अग्नि' का पर्यायवाची नहीं है — (a) पावक (b) वह्नि (c) तोय (d) अनल [Ans: c — तोय = water; पावक, वह्नि, अनल all mean fire]
Q: What is the full selection process for UPSSSC Excise Constable?
The selection follows: Written Exam (objective, multiple choice) → Physical Standard Test (PST) → Physical Efficiency Test (PET) → Medical Examination → Document Verification → Merit List. The written exam carries 100% weight in the final merit. Physical tests are qualifying only — no marks. The written exam covers General Hindi, General Knowledge, Reasoning, and Elementary Mathematics.
Q: Is there negative marking in UPSSSC Excise Constable exam?
UPSSSC typically applies negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer. Confirm in the specific recruitment notification. Given the negative marking, attempt only those questions where you can eliminate at least 2–3 options confidently. Skipping uncertain questions is better than random guessing.
Q: What GK topics are most important for UPSSSC Excise Constable?
UP-specific GK consistently appears: UP districts count (75 total), major rivers (Ganga, Yamuna, Ghaghra, Gomti, Saryu), UP capital (Lucknow), legislative assembly seats (403), UP's major industries, and current schemes (ODOP, Kisan Samman Nidhi, UP Ration Card). National GK includes Constitution basics (Preamble, Fundamental Rights), Indian history (independence movement), geography (states, capitals, rivers), and science/technology basics. Cover last 6 months' national and UP current affairs.
FAQ — UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi PYP
Q: Are official UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi papers available?
UPSSSC does not publish previous papers. Questions above are modeled on the documented exam pattern and known topic areas.
Q: What is the minimum score to clear UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi written?
Varies by vacancy and competition. Target 70+ out of 100 for a comfortable position in the written merit. Physical test then determines final selection from written qualifiers.
Q: How many questions on excise law typically appear?
4–6 questions in the GK section (25 total) are excise/narcotics law focused. Remaining GK is standard UP current affairs and geography.
Q: Is computer knowledge tested in UPSSSC Aabkari Sipahi?
No separate computer section — unlike Patwari or some other UPSSSC exams. Focus on Hindi, GK, Reasoning, and Maths.
